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We wept at his Oscar®-winning role in Marty...we gasped when he took on Frank
Sinatra in From Here to Eternity...we were riveted by his compelling performances in
The Dirty Dozen, Bad Day at Black Rock, and Ice Station Zebra...and we laughed
at his television sitcom McHale's Navy. We loved all of Ernest Borgnine's many
portrayals, but what did we know about the man behind the famous roles? Now for the first
time, he tells us in his own words the fascinating story of his life in this witty, candid,
and revealing memoir, Ernie: An Autobiography (Citadel Press).
For more than fifty years, Ernest--or "Ernie" as he's known to his friends--has been one of
the most recognized, celebrated stars in Hollywood as well as a respected, talented actor,
and a living legend. Stretching from his childhood as the son of Italian immigrants to a
spectacular career that is still thriving in his 91st year, from the early days of live TV to
the voiceovers for The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants, Ernie tells of the
trials and tribulations on his road to fame, the friendships he shared with some of the
silver screen's biggest stars, and the glamorous leading ladies he loved.
Acclaimed for his ability to play sensitive and tough-guy roles equally well, he was also
famous for squaring off against some of Hollywood's most formidable actresses--including
Bette Davis in The Catered Affair and Joan Crawford in Johnny Guitar. Recalling
his experiences starring in classic movies such as The Poseidon Adventure, The Wild
Bunch, and Escape from New York, he reveals personal insights and irresistible
stories about cinema's greatest icons--including Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Kirk Douglas,
Montgomery Clift, Gary Cooper, Janet Leigh, Raquel Welch, Gene Hackman, Rock Hudson, Sammy
Davis, Jr., Tony Curtis, Alan Ladd, Glenn Ford, and Burt Lancaster. And with characteristic
frankness, he also talks about his off-screen loves and passions.
A must for every film buff, Ernie: An Autobiography is a fascinating memoir--filled
with secrets, well-remembered details, and never-before-told stories--of a star who has
thrived in the changing world of Hollywood for more than half a century, and endeared himself
to legions of fans everywhere.
Ernie: An Autobiography will be available at bookstores everywhere in late July.
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